DELL dlp LCD tv Design Language - As part of a collaborative team effort the mission was to define DELL's entry into the home entertainment market. An extensive exploration was conducted to create a new and powerful design language. The monitor is equal in importance to its base or stand. Materials and finishes are honestly presented. The form - clean, simple and crisp. The concept above was one of many designed in Rhino 3D and rendered in Maya.
Ti Programmable Calculator - Texas Instruments the original producer of the humble electronic calculator presented an interesting problem. How to build on a popular best selling programmable calculator. Improving on its best in class functionality, the next generation model was designed to appeal to both young and old. Keeping it simple the calculator slips into a protective carry case for storage.
Foxconn Single Hard Drive Passive CPU - Foxconn is one of Asias largest electronics manufacterers. Not content with making products for DELL, Compaq and HP. Foxconn wanted to explore the potential of a compact, single hard drive passive CPU perfect for Cyber cafes. Several concepts were selected for further development. The concept featured above was inspired by an automotive theme. The titanium enclosure features a perforated vent pattern for maximum cooling.
Foxconn Single Hard Drive Passive CPU Concept 2 - As an alternative to the desktop format, the concept above is a tower format with a smaller footprint. The unique design features an injection molded main housing with a cast aluminum cap powder coated in white paint. The device is prevented from tipping by the flared wings at the rear. This detail helps to animate the overall form. Cooling is provided by the slotted venting on the front. WiFi communication is provided by an antenna at the rear.
Tyrelynx Tire Pressure Monitoring System - This first of its kind prototype was the result of a 6 month program investigating and solving the costly problem of tire blow outs on commercial 18 wheeler trucks. Part of the system was the hand held wand. This device served as a testing and monitoring instrument for the dispatch driver.
ATi Navy Headset Protection Device - Incorporating advanced technology for suppressing external noise levels the ATi headset improves upon a 60 year defence industry standard. Slimmer, more verstaile, lighter and stronger the new design will be ready to enter Navy service before the introduction of the new JSF fighter plane. its primary user will be the Carrier deck personel of the US Navy.
HPX Visual Brand Language for Refrigerated Display Case - In a marketplace mostly saturated with utalitarian and visually transparent display cases - the brief was to create a dynamic and modern refrigerated display case. The program aim was to increase sales of produce thanks to the openess of the picture frame design as well as many innovative features.
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Manoj Mistry
Design Manager Raleigh, NC